CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ONE – EXHIBITION DAY

Jasmine felt a momentary panic, but quickly pushed it aside. "Okay, don't worry. We still have time. Mia, can you start calling other catering companies? See who's available on short notice." Marco cleared his throat. "Actually, I might have a solution. Remember Corey, my cousin who just opened that high-end restaurant downtown? I bet he'd love the exposure. Want me to give him a call?" Jasmine's eyes lit up. "Marco, that's brilliant! Yes, please call him. If he can do it, it would be perfect." As Marco stepped away to make the call, Jasmine turned back to Mia. "Crisis averted, I hope. Now, let's talk about the invitations. Have we finalized the design?" The next few weeks flew by in a whirlwind of preparation. Jasmine worked tirelessly, overseeing every detail of the exhibition. From selecting the perfect shade of white for the gallery walls to personally calling each artist to discuss the presentation of their work, she left nothing to chance. One afternoon, as Jasmine was caref